Director of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications

City of Long Beach; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 224,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Long Beach, CA seeks an experienced emergency management professional to serve as Director of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Communications. This role leads homeland security, grants administration, emergency communications, and community resilience, shaping readiness for major emergencies.

The Director will represent the City in the regional Homeland Security network, partner with Police and Fire, and drive key initiatives such as CAD system replacement, 9-1-1 consolidation, and

Job description

Director of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Communications

Location/ Employer: City of Long Beach, CA

Salary DOE/DOQ: $224,424 - $270,326*

*The Long Beach Management Association is in active contract negotiations with the City of Long Beach, which may result in an increase to the bottom and top of this salary range.

The City of Long Beach, CA (City) is seeking an experienced and passionate emergency management professional to serve as its next Director of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Communications (Director). This is a unique opportunity to lead at the intersection of disaster preparedness, Homeland Security (including grants administration), emergency communications, and community resilience in one of California’s largest and most dynamic cities. The next Director will help shape Long Beach’s readiness for major emergencies, represent the City within the broader regional Homeland Security network, strengthen critical partnerships with Police and Fire, and lead significant initiatives including the replacement of the City’s Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, continued 9-1-1 consolidation, modernization of emergency planning, and preparations for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. For a collaborative and forward-thinking leader energized by emergency preparedness and public service, Long Beach offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the safety and resilience of an entire community.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

An annual salary of $224,424 - $270,326* DOE/DOQ, plus a generous benefits package that includes.

*The Long Beach Management Association is in active contract negotiations with the City of Long Beach, which may result in an increase to the bottom and top of this salary range.